News and press releases

Liebherr apprentices gain professional experience in Norway

Apprentices of Liebherr-Verzahntechnik GmbH became acquainted with Norwegian companies, as well as the people and culture of the country, in a four-week exchange programme.

Liebherr tower crane enables a completely pre-assembled rotor to be installed

World premiere - The largest Liebherr tower crane model the 1000 EC-B 125 Litronic made it possible to lift a completely pre-assembled rotor, with a diameter of 113m, for a new wind turbine in Deining, Bavaria. The flat-top crane with a hook height of 155.5 m hoisted the assembly weighing almost 70 tonnes to a height of 142.5 m.

Customer days of Liebherr Nenzing 2015: Viking Cranes choses two Liebherr crawler cranes

The Estonian crane rental company Viking Cranes has for the first time opted for Liebherr crawler cranes.

Elcon Crane Hire adds Liebherr LTM 1400-7.1 mobile crane to its fleet

South African crane contractor Elcon Crane Hire recently took delivery of a Liebherr LTM 1400-7.1 mobile crane. The 400-tonne model on a 7-axle chassis is a major expansion upwards for the crane fleet. Previously an LTM 1250-6.1 with a load capacity of 250 tonnes was the company's most powerful crane.

Liebherr mobile cranes fit out luxury liner at a tense night job

Two Liebherr LTM 1750-9.1 mobile cranes complete giant cruise ship at Papenburger Meyer shipyard.

Tense night job for Gertzen – Liebherr mobile cranes fit out luxury liner at Papenburger Meyer shipyard

At the end of February in North Germany the "Anthem of the Seas", the largest cruise ship ever built in Germany was moved out of the massive Hall 2 dock at Papenburger Meyer shipyard. It was only possible to install the funnel casing and "North Star" viewing gondola outdoors due to the sheer size of the vessel. The order for this work was awarded to Gertzen, based in nearby Kluse, which completed the job smoothly using two 750-tonne mobile cranes. Gertzen used the Liebherr LTM 1750-9.1 from its own fleet and an LTM 1750-9.1 hired from Thömen.

New Generation Diesel Engines for Liebherr Mobile Harbour Cranes

In order to meet the required emission and fuel consumption targets, Liebherr enhanced the diesel engines for its mobile harbour crane (LHM) fleet.

New Generation Diesel Engines for Liebherr Mobile Harbour Cranes

The enhanced Liebherr diesel engines for mobile harbour cranes meet the stage IV and Tier 4 final emission standards and reduce fuel consumption.

Construction company WOLFF & MÜLLER invests in eight new Liebherr wheel loaders

Stuttgart-based construction company WOLFF & MÜLLER is expanding its machinery stock with the addition of eight Liebherr wheel loaders. The expansion of the current wheel loader fleet was carried out with the help of Ulm-based Nagel Baumaschinen Ulm GmbH – a long-standing Liebherr sales partner. A delegation from WOLFF & MÜLLER accompanied by the relevant Nagel sales and service staff visited the Liebherr-Werk Bischofshofen to take receipt of the new machines. WOLFF & MÜLLER is the first German construction company to operate 100 percent CO2 neutral and is looking to wheel loaders from Liebherr for support in this.

Liebherr wheel loaders at Ligna 2015: Customised solutions for the timber industry

At Ligna 2015, Liebherr presents the L 514 and L 556 wheel loaders, two machines from its timber industry portfolio. Liebherr is offering a variety of equipment options specifically developed for businesses in the timber industry – for example, various attachments for handling logs and other biomass, and an optimised cooling system for dust-intensive applications. The Liebherr exhibits show that the company has evolved in recent years into a full-line supplier for the timber industry.

Liebherr presents new LH 35 M Timber material handler at the Ligna 2015 Trade Fair

With the LH 35 M Timber material handler, Liebherr is presenting a powerful all-round talent in timber handling at the Ligna 2015 trade fair. The LH 35 M Timber transport machine represents reliability and a high level of driving comfort. Impressive selling points, particularly in challenging timber handling tasks.

Liebherr to Present its Latest Construction Machinery in Turkey at the 2015 Komatek Exhibition

At this year’s Komatek, the trade fair for construction machinery, technology and equipment held from May 6 to May 10 in Ankara (Turkey), visitors can find the Liebherr stand in the outdoor area A2-02. Here Liebherr presents machinery for earthmoving and special deep foundation operation.

Liebherr LH 22 M Material Handling Machine at the Vei og Anlegg Exhibition 2015

The machine exhibited in Oslo at the Vei og Anlegg exhibition 2015 is an excellent representative from the Liebherr range of small material handlers. The LH 22 is available with both mobile and tracked undercarriage.

The New Liebherr Crawler Excavator R 926 Compact at Vei og Anlegg 2015

At Vei og Anlegg 2015 Liebherr presents its new model of crawler excavator – the R 926 Compact – that replaces the R 924 Compact and offers greater comfort, productivity and profitability. The proven Liebherr quality guarantees safe working conditions for operators.

Liebherr unveils innovative Concrete Technology at Vei og Anlegg 2015

The Liebherr Group is to display two exhibits from their concrete technology product range at the Vei og Anlegg 2015. As well as the truck-mounted concrete pump 41 M5 XXT featuring patented narrow outrigger, Liebherr will present the truck mixer HTM 904 with LTB 12+4+1 conveyor belt as a change system.

Three Liebherr Wheel Loaders at Vei og Anlegg 2015: High-quality Machines for any Application

Liebherr presents examples of three different wheel loader categories at Vei og Anlegg 2015, offering specific advantages to customers: The stereoloader L 509 stands out with its excellent manoeuvrability. The agile middle series all-rounder L 542 can be adjusted to individual needs through a wide range of equipment options. The large hydrostatically driven wheel loader L 580 achieves up to 25 percent lower fuel consumption than machines from other manufacturers.

Liebherr to present the 3-Axle Mobile Crane LTM 1060-3.1 at Vei og Anlegg 2015

Liebherr presents the LTM 1060-3.1 mobile crane at the Vei og Anlegg 2015 trade fair in Oslo, Norway. The 60-tonne machine has a 48 m long telescopic boom and offers enormous load capacities. Liebherr introduced the LTM 1060-3.1 at the 2013 Bauma in Munich, Germany.

LTC 1045-3.1 mobile crane passes through the eye of the needle

Cadman Cranes LTC 1045-3.1 passes through an extremely narrow tunnel in London.